Halliday Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 7 microfunctions?
A
- Instrumental
- Regulatory
- Interactional
- Personal
- Heuristic
- Informative
- Imaginative
2
Q
What is the instrumental function?
A
Language that is used to fulfil a need e.g. “I want”
3
Q
What is the regulatory function?
A
Language that is used to influence behaviour e.g. “Do this”
4
Q
What is the interactional function?
A
Language used to develop relationships
5
Q
What is the personal function?
A
Language that expresses personal opinions and attitudes
6
Q
What is the informative function?
A
Language used to relay or request information
7
Q
What is the heuristic function?
A
Language used to explore, learn and discover
8
Q
What is the imaginative function?
A
Language used to construct stories and imaginary constructs
